finding the right words so you don't have to
Every year I vow to do things a little differently than the previous year. It’s always good to look back at the year and reflect on what worked, what didn’t work, and what changes you can make going forward. As with any business though, there are things that need to be done to make sure [...]
When I first started blogging it never occurred to me that people would come and read it, let alone come back and again and again to keep reading. When I realized that people were reading and commenting, it completely blew my mind. Over time I began to “know” these people. I read their blogs, I [...]
I love to try new things social media related. I like to see what people find interesting, what they’re reading, and how we can connect to one another or what we have in common. I’ve met other writers through social media, other bloggers, social media consultants, and yes… even knitters. Social media is a great [...]
I don’t know if I’d call it a “new trend” or perhaps a new movement in how moms are taking over the Internet space but more and more I see mom bloggers starting their own online communities or managing other online communities. Most of the communities they are managing or claiming the title of “community manager” for [...]
Similar to having on clean undies whenever you leave the house, a contract is innately important when you’re in business for yourself. Ask someone who knows the dangers, and frustrations of not having a contract. (that would be me.) I’ve worked without them before and in a few situations, things have worked out well. However, [...]
I’m no stranger to online communities. I’ve belonged to them since yahoo groups were about the coolest thing since sliced bread (no offense to Yahoo or the groups, it’s an example) but let’s face it; online communities and social networking have come a long way. It seems like eons since I made my first post [...]
